Sr. Cost Engineer (Notional)

Project Time & Cost, LLC; Mississippi; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a Cost Engineer to enhance project efficiency through effective cost management and analysis. In this role, you will assist in developing cost reporting standards, prepare budgets, and analyze data to support project proposals and negotiations. With a focus on collaboration, you will coordinate with engineering teams to ensure accurate scope requirements and facilitate seamless project execution. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact project success. Join a team that values your expertise and fosters a culture of growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or project management.
• Certification in cost engineering or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing cost recording and reporting standards.
• Prepare cost data for projects and manage scope changes effectively.

Skills

Cost Analysis

Scope Change Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Discipline-specific software applications

Job description

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Job Summary:

1. Assist in developing and implementing requirements for cost recording, reporting, and analyzing standards, programs, and reports.
2. Assist in preparing cost data for projects, proposals, and contract negotiations.
3. Manage scope changes effectively.
4. Define scope requirements for disciplines or specialties and coordinate with Engineering and other sources to produce data aligned with the overall estimate plan.
5. Develop quantity takeoffs using defined documents or assumptions, and verify quantities provided by others.
6. Apply unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantity takeoffs and developed quantities within disciplines or specialties.
7. Prepare specific budgets following prescribed standards and procedures.
8. Coordinate and prepare cost reports.
9. Collect, classify, and analyze cost engineering data.
10. Perform data analysis and development tasks.
11. Perform additional duties as directed by the Project Manager/Supervisor/Manager.
12. Candidate must be a US Citizen.
13. Knowledge of capital and service costs.
14. Understanding of scope change management.
15. Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
16. Proficiency in discipline-specific software applications.
17. Ability to identify, analyze, and solve cost problems innovatively.
18. Knowledge of financial reporting systems, controller account codes, and project controls impacting financial status reports and revenue data.
19. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field, with 7-10 years of relevant experience.
20. Proficiency in basic software applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
21. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
22. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
23. Cost engineering or project management certification preferred; if not current, eligible to attain within one year.
24. Ability to travel occasionally to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

1. Work is typically performed in a remote office environment.
2. Prolonged sitting and standing.
3. Walking and climbing on construction sites.
4. Occasional travel to Wiesbaden, Germany.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.